Manuel Ortiz

NewcrestImage has named Manuel F. Ortiz to lead its investor relations department in the newly-created position of Vice President, Investor Relations. He joins the in-house finance team that is responsible for managing investment portfolios as part of a billion-dollar expansion program announced by the company in July of 2019.

Ortiz has almost 20 years of finance experience working in global markets in both the public and private sectors, most recently as Director, Investor Relations with Civitas Capital Group for more than seven years.

Previously, Ortiz led the communications department and worked on economic development for the Port of Brownsville. He has also held positions as an analyst with the Republic Group and with Southwest Corporate Federal Credit Union, and as an underwriter at Zurich North America.

Ortiz, who has been recognized with industry awards for his achievements, earned an MBA at Southern Methodist University and a BBA degree at the University of Texas at Austin, with a minor in international business.